When: 14 June -14 July 2010
Where: Various venues in Manukau

Toi o Manukau and Manukau Arts encourage people to mark the Maori New Year and take part in one of the many Matariki experiences happening around Manukau and the Auckland region. There will be Matariki-related exhibitions at Manukau Arts Centres and a full programme of events at Manukau Libraries.

During Matariki learn something new and explore the culture and arts all around us.

The pre-dawn rising of the star cluster Matariki is significant to Maori and is referred to as Te Tau Hou, the Maori New Year. Matariki was traditionally known as a time for people to share kai, rituals, entertainment, hospitality and learning. Nowadays, Matariki takes on more and more importance not just for Maori, but also for the wider community.

For a full programme

Visit the Matariki Festival website  www.matarikifestival.org.nz.

For more information

Please contact:

Nigel Borell
Kaiwhakahaere, Toi o Manukau
Phone 09 262 8900 ext 8241 
Email nigel.borell@manukau.govt.nz.